Ashen Venema

Counselling Psychotherapy Consultancy in Farnham - Surrey & Hampshire

Welcome, and thank you for visiting.

I am based in Farnham, Surrey, which is ten miles from Guildford, and also easily accessible from the Alton and Aldershot areas in Hamphsire.

I provide counselling, psychotherapy, mediation and lifestyle consultation for individuals, couples
and young people,

design and facilitate creative workshops and seminars on themes of self-development,

offer ongoing dream-processing groups,

and am qualified to provide counselling/psychotherapy supervision & consultancy for professionals whose clinical casework requires this support.


Skilled support is appropriate at times of stress or distress such as:

difficulties in relationships or the ending of a relationship

disagreements with family, friends or people at work that seem unresolvable

sudden unemployment

bereavement

facing the unexpected

coping with added responsibilities

bullying

nightmares

panic attacks

or to ease personal experiences that cause you problems like:

shyness

depression and despair

questions of identity

re-activated traumatic childhood experiences

extreme moods and resulting stress

a repeated theme in your life

lack of meaning

I am a compassionate friend and an experienced professional. I am here to support you, care, listen and inquire in ways that will allow you to explore your perception of yourself and the world with the help of metaphor and play. We create a space together in which new understanding can develop, and you can discover your own resources towards a greater wellbeing.

'Quotes':

Ashen really helped me to feel differently about how a complex family relationship affects me, through skillful questioning and acknowledgement. Her gentle, intelligent approach has provided me with a safe opportunity to become more comfortable with long-standing issues. R, Farnham

Through Ashen's subtle questions, and powerful guided imageries, I gained another perspective on myself and the world at large. As my attitude to the people around me changed, the conflict I had with them subsided. There is another dinmension to my life now. L, Croydon

Working with Ashen was the best money I ever spent, she's worth ten times more than that. She helped me to become a better person. I., Guildford

I could not understand my anger, and assumed I was to blame when my mother felt upset. Ashen introduced a simple map to me, which made me understand the role I was playing for my mother, and others. We explored how the pattern of my behaviour had been established from early on. Understanding the difference between the garb, and the core of my personality, changed all. I now make conscious choices. P. Alton




Please feel free to enquire for more information by calling me at 01252 711723 or by e-mailing ashenv@aol.com
An exploratory consultation session can easily be arranged.

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